Your Guide to Universities in New Zealand

The University of Waikato

Set yourself up for where the world is going. Study at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.

The University of Waikato is a modern, innovative university with huge ambition. We know careers are changing and entirely new ones are being created. That’s why we offer flexible study options. Students can create their own individual study programmes to gain a unique set of skills and knowledge that will set them up for the future.

Our main campus is based in the city of Hamilton in New Zealand’s North Island and is home to 12,500 students, including around 2,000 international students from more than 70 countries. We are one of New Zealand’s leading research universities, made up of seven faculties and schools offering a wide range of subjects. We also have a satellite campus in Tauranga.

What can I study?

There are a huge range of course and subjects that you can study at university in New Zealand.

Almost any subject that you can study in the UK will be available at the universities in New Zealand. Below are just a few examples of what subjects will be offered through different university faculties and schools.

Please note that not all universities will have the same faculties, or they may have slightly different names.

Welcome

"University in New Zealand" is a free online guide for students in the UK who are interested in studying overseas, whether for your whole degree or for a study abroad period.

University in New Zealand is an independent source of information for students, their families, careers advisors, schools, colleges and universities, that will help you make clear, informed decisions about choosing to study at university abroad. With an overview of New Zealand's education system, an extensive listing of its universities aswell as guidance on the application process and costs involved for UK-based students.

You can use the ‘Enquire Now’ button on the university profiles, to send a question to that university, request a prospectus and application form, or obtain further information. Good luck!

New Zealand

Although a small country with a population of around 4 million, New Zealand boasts a rich cultural and geological landscape.

The Maori people first arrived on the islands from Hawaiki, their mythical Polynesian homeland, over 1,000 years ago, bringing with them a unique and fascinating blend of language, legends, traditions and crafts. Today the Maori culture forms an integral part of life in New Zealand. The traditional ancient Maori war dance, the Haka, for example, is performed by the New Zealand rugby squad before every match and many places retain their indigenous names.

New Zealand straddles two tectonic plates, which means the country is home to some spectacular volcanoes, geothermal areas, geysers, bubbling mud pools and relaxing hot springs. Rotorua on the North...